Human Capital Manager
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGER JOHANNESBURG
Are you a passionate Human Capital professional who thrives on creating exceptional employee experiences building strong workplace cultures and driving people-focused initiatives
We are looking for an experienced Human Capital Manager to join a dynamic South African organisation and take ownership of a broad generalist portfolio across its local offices.
This is a hands-on varied Human Capital role for someone who is highly organised proactive self-motivated and emotionally intelligent.
You will play a key role in supporting employees and managers while driving initiatives across employee relations culture wellbeing compliance recruitment learning and development engagement and office operations.
Culture & Communication
- Champion company culture and values.
- Develop and distribute employee communications.
- Support a positive employee experience.
Employee & Industrial Relations
- Advise and support management on employee relations matters.
- Manage counselling disciplinary incapacity and grievance processes.
- Support conflict resolution and performance management.
- Conduct investigations and prepare relevant documentation.
- Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation.
Employment Equity & Compliance
- Coordinate Employment Equity processes and forums.
- Prepare statutory reporting.
- Monitor work permit requirements.
- Conduct regular compliance audits.
- Support workplace Health & Safety initiatives training and reporting.
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Coordinate recruitment administration and onboarding.
- Ensure systems access equipment and documentation are ready for new employees.
- Coordinate and facilitate employee induction programmes.
Learning & Development
- Coordinate cross-training initiatives.
- Support Human Capital policy training.
- Coordinate culture and development programmes.
- Monitor and report on performance appraisal outputs.
Employee Engagement & Recognition
- Drive employee recognition programmes and celebrations.
- Coordinate staff engagement initiatives and internal events.
- Support annual and regional employee functions.
Employee Wellbeing & Office Operations
- Coordinate employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Manage event logistics suppliers communications and budgets.
- Support office facilities and employee requirements.
- Liaise with building management and service providers.
Human Capital Administration
- Prepare monthly quarterly and annual Human Capital reports.
- Manage Human Capital data and reporting.
- Develop presentations and employee communications.
- Monitor budgets and support cost-effective decision-making.
- Manage internship programmes in collaboration with the wider Human Capital team.
- Degree or Diploma in Human Resources Industrial Psychology Human Capital Management Business Administration or a related field is advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a Human Capital / HR Generalist role.
- Strong Employee Relations and Industrial Relations experience.
- Good knowledge of South African labour legislation.
- Experience across recruitment learning & development and employee engagement.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams).
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Required Skills:
Previous HR Administration experience is essential Lodge or hospitality HR experience preferred Sage 300 People / Sage Payroll experience is a must Strong administration and organisational skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities High level of confidentiality and attention to detail Ability to work independently in a remote lodge environment
Required Education:
HR